US skaters file appeal to get Olympic medals in Beijing

By EDDIE PELLS
AP National Writer

ZHANGJIAKOU, China (AP) — Attorneys for the U.S. figure skaters whose Olympic silver medals are being withheld have filed an appeal to have them awarded before the end of the Beijing Games. A decision is expected as soon as Saturday night. The Court of Arbitration for Sport confirmed that it was hearing the case in Beijing and expected a rapid decision. Attorneys say in a letter sent to IOC president Thomas Bach that they are seeking a ruling before Sunday’s closing ceremony. A copy of the letter was obtained by The Associated Press.